Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, marks one year since the outbreak of war between Hamas and Israel. Thousands of people, both fighters and innocent civilians, have died in the continued exchange of violence. As it escalates and expands, more people are at risk. Today, we join our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and encourage all to dedicated […]
Tucked away in the small coastal village of Silver Creek in Chautauqua County lies St. Columban’s on the Lake, home to the Missionary Sisters of St. Columban, who, like the facility they manage, celebrated a century of service to both the young and old. The Sisters of St. Columba came to be when in December […]
While every saint is important in God’s kingdom, the relics of what some might consider big leaguers are on brief display for veneration at St. Gregory the Great Parish in Williamsville. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · October 3, 2024 – Williamsville parish welcomes relics of four prominent saints They are relics of St. […]
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · September 30, 2024 – Catholic Family of South Buffalo hosts Blue Mass Each year, the Diocese of Buffalo holds a Blue Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral to pray over police officers, firefighters and first responders. It traditionally happens in the autumn, though the cathedral has not yet announced […]
The Word on Fire Institute, founded by Bishop Robert Barron, launched a program earlier this month designed to support young men amid a national mental health crisis. Amid a crisis of loneliness and mental health, especially for young men, the ministry “Redemption” is a resource for young men struggling with depression, suicidal ideation, or other […]
The annual Curé of Ars Awards dinner will be held Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Salvatore’s located at 6461 Transit Road in Depew. The Curé of Ars Award honors those whose lives reflect the qualities of Christian dedication and service that marked the life of St. John Vianney. The award is presented annually to individuals and […]
Various historical testimonies document that the beloved St. Pio of Pietrelcina (commonly known as Padre Pio), whose feast day is celebrated on Sept. 23, had the gift of xenoglossia – that is, he was capable of speaking and writing in languages that he did not actually know. The website PadrePio.it references what was noted by […]
On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Parish Pastoral Council of Blessed Sacrament Church, will host a Welcome Back Celebration for all of the Downtown Family of Parishes. This event, celebrating the return of the school year and the end of summer, will feature a community Mass at 10:30 a.m. celebrated in the church. Immediately following Mass, […]
WINE – Women in the New Evangelization – which planned a Catholic women’s conference for Saturday, Oct. 5, have postponed the event until November 2025. In its place will be a smaller function that evening. “Why the Church Needs Wine:” Women in the New Evangelization will take place Oct. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at St. Aloysius […]
The parish pastoral councils of Blessed Sacrament Church and St. Louis Church are pleased to announce that they will produce the Church on Fire series for 2024-2025. The lecture and concert series presents opportunities for the faithful to create positive moments of engagement, learning, reflection and inspiration as expressed through word, music and song. The […]
